Texas football's four SEC games this season have been decided by a combined 16 points. Head coach Steve Sarkisian said that is not a coincidence, given the Longhorns' schedule. Texas moved to the SEC in 2024 after three seasons in the Big 12, and Sarkisian is in his sixth year with the program.
Sarkisian said the transfer portal has spread strong players across many rosters, giving teams more depth and versatile players. He said that creates more chances for teams to upset stronger opponents when they are not at their best. Texas center Connor Roberston said there are no bad teams in the conference. Defensive tackle Hero Kanu, who transferred from Ohio State in 2025, called the SEC an "any-given-Saturday league."
The article noted that the SEC sent three teams to the College Football Playoff in 2024 and five in 2025. The Big 12 sent one team in each of the last two seasons. Texas has lost to two unranked SEC teams this season and has five conference games left.